Terry Jarrard-Dimond :: Textile Constructions

You know what?  I declare today "Quilt Day".  Why not?  So, speaking of quilts and textiles and my love of crazy, abstract art... have you seen Terry Jarrard-Dimond's work???  OH MY.  This is what I'm talking about when I see paintings and say "That would look awesome as a rug or a quilt".  Except that Terry actually makes it happen.  I am in awe of this lady's talent and vision!  Just... Wow!

About:

I worked as a sculptor for many years but in the 1990’s, I took a position in a textile company as a designer.  It was during that time that I became interested in quilt making.  I began to explore the materials and techniques of quilt making so that I could make a personal and unique statement.  I think of my work as Textile Constructions, and I work at my art full time.  I view this work as a record of my studio experience, my inner life, my imagination and my dreams.  The works are abstract compositions that invite interpretation.  They can originate as a response to a color, a song, something I’ve read, a thumbnail sketch or any combination of things I experience in daily living.  The work is constructed by machine-piecing, using fabric that I hand dye, it is then intensely machine quilted.

Check out the rest of Terry's portfolio here.

More pics after the jump!